Lawn Care, Landscaping, & Snow Removal for Ames & Ankeny DOT Campuses

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking competitive bids to provide comprehensive grounds‑maintenance services—including routine lawn mowing, landscaping, and seasonal snow‑removal—for its Ames Main & District One campuses and the Ankeny Motor Vehicle Division campus. The contract is a one‑year base agreement with up to five optional one‑year renewals, and pricing must be submitted as monthly rates for lawn/landscape work and per‑job rates for snow‑removal based on snowfall depth categories. Bidders must meet insurance, OSHA, and IDALS certification requirements, and must be prepared to stage equipment and de‑icing material on‑site. • Monthly pricing required for lawn care & landscaping at each campus. • Per‑job pricing for snow removal with separate rates for <1", 1‑3", 4‑7", and 8"+ snowfall. • Pre‑treatment of light snow (<1") with salt/brine, and snow‑pile relocation within 24 hours after events. • One‑year contract with optional five one‑year extensions; award based on cost and other factors (staffing, past performance, schedule).